Anna Foster Named New BBC Radio 4 Today Programme Host

The former Middle East correspondent brings extensive international reporting experience to the flagship news show.

Anna Foster, a seasoned journalist and former BBC Middle East correspondent, will join the Today programme starting next month.
She replaces Mishal Husain, who departed in December to join Bloomberg, completing the programme's presenter lineup alongside Justin Webb, Nick Robinson, Amol Rajan, and Emma Barnett.
Foster's appointment highlights her expertise in international reporting, including coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, the Ukraine conflict, and the Turkish earthquake.
BBC executives emphasized the importance of balancing the presenter team and praised Foster's engaging and skilled broadcasting style.
The Today programme, which reaches a weekly audience of 5.73 million, continues to be a cornerstone of BBC Radio 4's news coverage.